The Wandering Gorillas
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in primatology and field biology, The Wandering Gorillas chronicles Alan Goodall's firsthand observations of wild mountain gorillas in their natural African habitat, documenting their social structures, ranging behaviors, and daily lives with remarkable scientific precision. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Goodall presents a detailed portrait of gorilla group dynamics, illustrating how these great apes navigate vast territories in search of food, mates, and safety. Written with both academic rigor and an accessible, engaging tone, the narrative brings readers into the dense forests of Central Africa, making the science feel immediate and alive. The work stands as an important contribution to our understanding of gorilla ecology and behavior, offering insights that remain relevant to conservation efforts and the broader study of great ape biology.
Author: Alan Goodall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Collins
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in primatology and field biology, The Wandering Gorillas chronicles Alan Goodall's firsthand observations of wild mountain gorillas in their natural African habitat, documenting their social structures, ranging behaviors, and daily lives with remarkable scientific precision. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Goodall presents a detailed portrait of gorilla group dynamics, illustrating how these great apes navigate vast territories in search of food, mates, and safety. Written with both academic rigor and an accessible, engaging tone, the narrative brings readers into the dense forests of Central Africa, making the science feel immediate and alive. The work stands as an important contribution to our understanding of gorilla ecology and behavior, offering insights that remain relevant to conservation efforts and the broader study of great ape biology.